U.S. currency visual reference
$5 · Five dollars
Reference the portrait watermark and embedded security thread in transmitted light.
Fictional visual placeholder
$5
Front layout reference
No currency imagery · compare approved materials
Fictional visual placeholder
$5
Back layout reference
No currency imagery · compare approved materials
What to visually inspect
- Watermark
- Use transmitted light to locate the documented watermark area; compare the feature visually to an approved reference.
- Security thread
- Use transmitted light to locate the embedded security-thread area; use as one visual check only.
- Color-shifting feature
- Not a primary visual feature for this reference.
- Security ribbon
- Not applicable to this reference.
- Raised printing
- Feel for the generally raised texture of intaglio printing in documented areas; wear, condition, and handling affect feel.
- Other documented references
- Front and back layout comparison · Portrait and border-detail placement · Serial-number / seal placement reference · Paper and print-detail visual review